Spoon Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy over turkey, mashed potatoes, chicken, or roast beef for a smooth, savory sauce ready in about 12 minutes with only five ingredients. Serve it with my Instant Pot Turkey Breast for an easy meal.
Made with gluten-free flour, butter, and broth or turkey drippings, this homemade turkey gravy is ready in minutes for Thanksgiving or other holiday meals. Turkey drippings give the sauce a richer, roasted flavor, but broth works well on its own, and dairy-free butter can be used when needed.
Quick Look: Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 3 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 9 minutes
- ⏲️ Total Time: 12 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 8
- 🥣 Cooking Method: Stovetop
- 🌾 Thickener: Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 🦃 Turkey Drippings: Optional
- 🥛 Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free butter
- ✨ Texture: Smooth and pourable
- 🍂 Best For: Everyday meals and holidays
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
- Why This Recipe Works: The roux thickens the gravy evenly as you gradually whisk in cold broth or strained turkey drippings. Constant whisking helps prevent lumps and gives you better control over the consistency. Serve it over Mashed Sweet Potatoes for an easy side dish.
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- FAQ About Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
- What to Serve with Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
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- Storage and Reheating
Ingredients
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour – 4 tablespoons. A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well for the roux and gives the gravy a smooth consistency. If you prefer gluten-free turkey gravy without flour, cornstarch is another option, although you’ll use it as a slurry instead.
- Broth and/or turkey drippings – 2 cups. Use chicken, turkey, vegetable, or beef broth when you don’t have pan juices, or use strained turkey drippings for deeper roasted flavor and a darker color. You can also use a combination of broth and drippings. My Chicken Bone Broth is a good homemade option.
- Unsalted butter – 4 tablespoons. Regular butter gives the roux a richer taste. Dairy-free or vegan butter works as a substitute if you need to avoid dairy.
- Worcestershire sauce – 1 teaspoon, optional. A small amount adds another layer of savory flavor, but you can leave it out. Check that the brand is gluten-free when necessary.
How to Make Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
- Make the roux: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the gluten-free flour and whisk until a thick paste forms. Cook for about 2 minutes for a blond roux or 3 to 3 ½ minutes for a brown roux. Choose the longer time for a darker gravy with deeper flavor.
- Add the liquid: Pour in the cold broth or prepared turkey pan juices a little at a time. Whisk well after each addition before adding more. Continue until all the liquid is incorporated and the gravy is smooth.
- Thicken and season: Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring as needed. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, if using. Taste the gravy, then season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Note: To check the consistency, dip a spoon into the gravy and turn it over. The gravy should leave a smooth coating on the back of the spoon. - Serve: Remove the saucepan from the heat and serve the gravy warm.
FAQ About Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
A gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that works well for sauces or a sweet rice flour can be used. Sweet rice flour is especially good for creating a smooth gravy, while results with all-purpose blends can vary by brand.
Yes. Double all the ingredients and use a larger saucepan with enough room to whisk comfortably. A larger batch may take a little longer to heat and thicken.
Give the roux enough time to develop before adding the liquid. A blond roux keeps the flavor lighter, while a slightly darker roux adds more toasted depth.
What to Serve with Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
- Turkey: Spoon the gravy over roasted, baked, or sliced turkey for a classic main dish.
- Mashed potatoes: Serve the warm gravy over creamy mashed potatoes alongside your turkey and other holiday sides.
- Biscuits: Pair it with Low-Carb Biscuits for another savory Thanksgiving side.
- Chicken: Spoon the gravy over roasted, baked, or pan-cooked chicken for another simple main dish.
- Roast beef: Serve it alongside sliced roast beef for a simple alternative to traditional beef gravy.
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Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
Equipment
- 1 pan
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter – use the same amount of dairy-free butter for a dairy-free gravy
- 4 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour or the same amount of regular flour if you’re not on a gluten-free diet
- 2 cups of cold broth or strained turkey drippings – chicken, turkey, veggie, or beef broth all work. I usually use chicken bouillon dissolved in water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce – optional
- salt and pepper, to taste – Add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, or paprika for a richer gravy if you like.
Instructions
- Make the roux: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the gluten-free flour and whisk until a thick paste forms. Cook for about 2 minutes for a blond roux or 3 to 3 ½ minutes for a brown roux. Choose the longer time for a darker gravy with deeper flavor.
- Add the liquid: Pour in the cold broth or prepared turkey pan juices a little at a time. Whisk well after each addition before adding more. Continue until all the liquid is incorporated and the gravy is smooth.
- Thicken and season: Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring as needed. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, if using. Taste the gravy, then season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Note: To check the consistency, dip a spoon into the gravy and turn it over. The gravy should leave a smooth coating on the back of the spoon.
- Serve: Remove the saucepan from the heat and serve the gravy warm.
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Storage and Reheating
Refrigerator: Store cooled gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheating: Reheat the gravy gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, whisking often until heated through. If it’s too thick, whisk in a small amount of broth. You can also microwave it at a lower power, stirring between intervals to prevent splattering. Make ahead: Prepare the gravy up to 4 days in advance and refrigerate it in an airtight container. Reheat shortly before serving.Nutrition
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Yum! We know people who can't tolerate gluten, so this is a terrific gravy solution. Thanks!
I loved your Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy recipe. this was the first time i read your and really liked the recipe of yours. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Hi Patricia! Thanks a lot. It is such a quicka nd easy recipe with few ingredients that is almost not a recipe. It tasts quite delicious especially if you use a good broth or stock.